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German draft law looks at H2 grid access fees
Germany's regulated hydrogen grids will be allowed a higher return on equity than the operators of gas or power grids, according to draft legislation presented today by the ministry of economic affairs and energy.
read more... 09/09/2021
Europe Is Subsidizing Its Way Into Electric Vehicle Leadership
As Europe looks to lead the world in electric vehicle (EV) uptake, many governments are incentivizing the switch from traditionally-fuelled cars to electric alternatives, hoping to end the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles and get on the path to net-zero carbon emissions over the next decade. As major automotive manufacturers catch up with niche EV brands such as Tesla, Europe is ready to build up its EV market through incentives such as subsidies, free electric charging options, tax breaks, and a wide variety of EV options for consumers. Several European countries are now leading the way for EV promotion, racing to get ahead of rich Asian nations and North American competitors also looking to make the shift.
read more... 09/09/2021
VW planning to re-lease its used EVs as strategy to keep hold of batteries
Volkswagen plans to crack an industry barrier and offer used-vehicle leases on its ID family of electric vehicles, including those in North America, as a strategy to keep control over their valuable batteries, VW executives told Automotive News Europe sister publication Automotive News.
read more... 07/09/2021
Linde, Hydrogen Utopia to deploy plastic waste-to-hydrogen technology in Poland
Industrial gas and chemicals company Linde has signed an agreement with Hydrogen Utopia International to use its plastic waste-to-hydrogen technology in Poland, HUI said Sept. 6.
read more... 07/09/2021
Lotus to build £900m EV plant in Wuhan
Car manufacturer Group Lotus has launched a subsidiary, Lotus Technology, to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology – building its headquarters in Wuhan, China.
read more... 06/09/2021